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 Duration 28 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to DSpace and Its Core Capabilities

  • Definition and purpose of DSpace
  • DSpace 7+ architecture: backend, frontend, and REST APIs
  • Repository structure and workflow (communities, collections, items, metadata)
  • Key features, functions, and typical use cases
  • Overview of user and administrative interfaces

Installing and Configuring DSpace 7+

  • Infrastructure prerequisites (database, servers, dependencies)
  • Installation of the backend (DSpace REST API) and frontend (Angular UI)
  • Initial setup and system parameter configuration
  • Basic customization of language, appearance, and permissions
  • Best practices for deploying in production environments

Administering, Using, and Monitoring DSpace 7+

  • Managing communities, collections, and items
  • User roles, permissions, and access control mechanisms
  • Data and metadata import/export processes (Batch Import, CSV, etc.)
  • System monitoring and log management
  • Backup and data recovery strategies
  • Maintaining system updates and environment health

Creating Customizations and Plugins

  • Development architecture of DSpace 7+
  • Frontend customization (Angular UI, layout, branding, themes)
  • Backend customization (REST API, services, events)
  • Building new components, extensions, and plugins
  • Best practices for DSpace development

Integrating DSpace with External Tools and Systems

  • Connecting with LDAP, SAML, and other authentication systems
  • Linking DSpace to external platforms (library systems, CRIS, data repositories, etc.)
  • Consuming and exposing DSpace REST APIs
  • Integration with indexing, search, and metrics tools (Solr, Google Scholar, etc.)
  • Process automation and interoperability

Best Practices for Digital Repository Management

  • Metadata policies and digital preservation strategies
  • Effective structuring of communities and collections
  • Rights management and licensing (Creative Commons, etc.)
  • Enhancing accessibility, usability, and SEO for repositories
  • Security and scalability strategies for repository operations

Support, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

  • Diagnosing and resolving common system issues
  • Performance monitoring and system optimization
  • Upgrade planning and version control
  • Documentation and change management
  • Technical support procedures for internal and external users

Conclusion and Future Directions

  • Summary of deployment, customization, and integration workflows
  • Ongoing community support and the DSpace roadmap
  • Recommended next steps for team skill development and repository improvement

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of web applications and server environments
  • Practical experience with Linux command-line tools and database systems
  • Knowledge of fundamental software development practices

Target Audience

  • System administrators and repository managers
  • Library IT staff and digital repository teams
  • Developers involved in customizing or integrating DSpace environments

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